Arsenal's attempts to secure the services of promising young centre-back Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais appear to have hit a roadblock. The latest reports coming out of France indicate that the Gunners have been rebuffed in their efforts to bring the Ligue 1 wonderkid to the Emirates Stadium.

Jacquet, who has been garnering attention for his impressive performances in the French league, was reportedly a target for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as he sought to bolster his defensive options. However, the 20-year-old has made it clear that he intends to continue his development at Stade Rennais rather than seeking a move to the Premier League.

The rejection by Jacquet represents a setback for Arsenal, who were hoping to add the talented young defender to their squad. With defensive reinforcements being a priority for the Gunners this transfer window, Arteta and his team will now have to turn their focus elsewhere to address their backline needs.

As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen how Arsenal will react to this setback and which alternative targets they may pursue to strengthen their defensive options. Fans will be eager to see how the club responds to this rejection and whether they can secure the signings needed to improve their squad ahead of the upcoming season.